Laura L. Horvath
Financial Advisor,
Financial Planning Specialist
Direct:
(919) 490-7145(919) 490-7145
My Mission Statement
RESEARCH TRIANGLE GROUP CORE VALUES
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Unwavering Commitment to Integrity
Passionately Advocate For Our Clients
Gain New Insight
Open Communication
Encourage Collaboration
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Unwavering Commitment to Integrity
Passionately Advocate For Our Clients
Gain New Insight
Open Communication
Encourage Collaboration
My Story and Services
Laura is a founding partner of the Research Triangle Group, focusing on estate planning, investment strategies, philanthropy, banking and credit. With her team Laura delivers the vast resources of Morgan Stanley while providing the level of care akin to a boutique like practice. Laura strives to offer clarity and enable those she serves to feel empowered to enjoy life rather than worry about it. She enjoys building relationships with our clients and is committed to promoting their financial success.
With a strong desire to help others, Laura began her career in the financial services industry in 1999. Her drive stems from financial challenges faced by the most important people in her life and experienced how financial security impacts the next generation. At a young age Laura learned the value of hard work, education, and perseverance. While life cannot always be predicted, it can be planned for with the guidance of a knowledgeable and compassionate steward.
As a Financial Planning Specialist, Laura brings over 20 years of experience to the team. Laura was recruited by Morgan Stanley in 2011. She has completed the study and examination for the Series 3, 31, 7, 66, and 9/10 licenses.
Laura resides in the Triangle area with her husband and three children. During her time away from the office she relishes time spent outdoors with her family, dogs in tow. She can frequently be found relaxing with a good book and cup of coffee in hand.
With a strong desire to help others, Laura began her career in the financial services industry in 1999. Her drive stems from financial challenges faced by the most important people in her life and experienced how financial security impacts the next generation. At a young age Laura learned the value of hard work, education, and perseverance. While life cannot always be predicted, it can be planned for with the guidance of a knowledgeable and compassionate steward.
As a Financial Planning Specialist, Laura brings over 20 years of experience to the team. Laura was recruited by Morgan Stanley in 2011. She has completed the study and examination for the Series 3, 31, 7, 66, and 9/10 licenses.
Laura resides in the Triangle area with her husband and three children. During her time away from the office she relishes time spent outdoors with her family, dogs in tow. She can frequently be found relaxing with a good book and cup of coffee in hand.
Securities Agent: MO, LA, DC, AL, VT, SC, NC, TX, OH, MI, CO, OR, WA, UT, OK, NE, ME, MA, KY, GA, IN, MT, MN, KS, IL, CT, AZ, TN, SD, NY, HI, WY, WI, FL, CA, VA, NM, NJ, MS, MD, ID, PA, NH; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2503214
NMLS#: 2503214
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Serving high net worth families with ties to the Research Triangle Park area, we are a tightly knit team who share a deep commitment to helping our clients succeed on their own terms. Drawing upon our own experience and the global resources of Morgan Stanley, we combine our talents to deliver tailored wealth management services based on your family’s unique needs and aspirations. We strive to deliver an exceptional level of service and dedicate ourselves to your success.
Please visit our team website for more information:
The Research Triangle Group WebsiteClient Service Team
Tellie Brown - Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(910) 481-8561(910) 481-8561
Email:Tellie.Brown@morganstanley.com
Drawing on over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry as a Senior Client Service Associate, Tellie brings a great deal of knowledge to the serve our clients.
Her amiable demeanor and genuine interest in meeting client needs shine through in her pride of being the primary point of contact for clients for all administrative requests. Tellie is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with our clients to ensure they receive the highest level of service.
Outside of work Tellie enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her husband riding on the back of his Harley. As a native of Colorado, she loves taking day trips, discovering new out-of-the-way places around North Carolina.
Her amiable demeanor and genuine interest in meeting client needs shine through in her pride of being the primary point of contact for clients for all administrative requests. Tellie is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with our clients to ensure they receive the highest level of service.
Outside of work Tellie enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her husband riding on the back of his Harley. As a native of Colorado, she loves taking day trips, discovering new out-of-the-way places around North Carolina.
LeeAnne Maultsby - Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(919) 490-7160(919) 490-7160
Email:LeeAnne.Maultsby@morganstanley.com
LeeAnne joined the team in 2023 as a Client Service Associate. LeeAnne is committed to prompt, friendly and efficient solutions to clients’ administrative and service needs. Her focus on the team is assistance with digital enrollment and support, cash management, asset operations, and account documentation.
Originally from Chapel Hill, LeeAnne attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She went on to earn her Master’s of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver, Colorado. LeeAnne has completed her Series 7 and 66 is diligently working on her remaining licenses.
After completing her graduate studies, she worked abroad in Australia and New Zealand. Now, she has returned home to North Carolina to be close to her family and friends. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, volleyball and Boggle.
Originally from Chapel Hill, LeeAnne attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She went on to earn her Master’s of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver, Colorado. LeeAnne has completed her Series 7 and 66 is diligently working on her remaining licenses.
After completing her graduate studies, she worked abroad in Australia and New Zealand. Now, she has returned home to North Carolina to be close to her family and friends. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, volleyball and Boggle.
Location
6340 Quadrangle Drive
Ste 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
US
Direct:
(919) 490-7145(919) 490-7145
Wealth Management
From My Desk
Millennials Retirement Planning
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Ready to start a conversation? Contact Laura L. Horvath today.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
4When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
